Abstract
In normal ejaculation, sperm exit the urethral meatus during orgasm (antegrade ejaculation), and very little, if any sperm enter the urinary bladder (retrograde ejaculation). Certain medical conditions, however, lead to retrograde ejaculation, and this condition may interfere with the man’s ability to initiate a pregnancy by sexual intercourse. If pregnancy is a goal, it may be necessary to retrieve sperm from the bladder for use in assisted conception procedures. This article will describe methods of retrieving sperm from the urinary bladder.